November was my One Hour Outside challenge month, a personal and open-to-all quest to spend at least an hour outside every day, come rain or shine. Spending time outside has countless benefits for our mental and physical health. It boosts … Continued
In this weekly blog episode: Going on a historical journey across Cleeve Common thanks to a Heritage Open Day guided history walk. Ah Autumn. It’s definitely here, isn’t it?! And I don’t know how I feel about that. Actually, I … Continued
In this weekly blog, I chat about four of this week’s One Hour Outside activities: a history lesson on Cleeve Hill, paddling on the Gloucester and Sharpness Canal, some local trig bagging, and a garden-based marshmallow toasting treat. Hooray for … Continued
This weekly blog episode has a definite outdoorsy feel to it, and I am incredibly happy about that. In my little world, a week where I can write about fun – and new-to-me – outdoor experiences, is a most excellent … Continued
Here’s something I’ve been pondering… Is peanut butter sweet or savoury?! It’s savoury, surely? Yes?! I mean, it goes incredibly well with noodles and rice, and makes an excellent dipping sauce for chicken. It’s even associated with salt. But, on … Continued
Earlier in the Spring (see Weekly Blog Episode 66), I headed onto Cleeve Hill, my local hill, to help the Cleeve Common Trust test out a new self-guided walk they have developed. The four-mile walk circled Cleeve Common with commentary explaining the … Continued
There are lots (and lots) of walking options on and around Cleeve Hill on the edge of the Cotswolds, it’s a very good place for a wander and is very popular for good reason. Some people will do the same … Continued
How has your week been? Have you been enjoying the Spring weather? Spent some time in a café or pub garden? Met up with some friends? I hope that however you have spent the last week you’ve had some happy … Continued
As I sit and write my weekly blog this afternoon, at my dining table looking at the garden through the dining room window, the weather really cannot decide whether it wants to be Spring or Winter. I mean, one minute … Continued
Morning morning morning and welcome to my first weekly blog of 2021. I actually had most of this written at the weekend but for some reason never managed to finish it and get it on Splodz Blogz, apologies! How has … Continued